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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,183.44, 15,276.96 and 3,613.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,183.44, 15,276.96 and 3,613.44 is: 5,420.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,183.44 : 15,276.96 = 3,613.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,183.44/15,276.96 = 3,613.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,183.44x = 15,276.96 × 3,613.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,183.44x = 55,202,378.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,202,378.34/10,183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,420.80

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